Iraq rallies to aid Lebanon with urgent medical support
In a swift response to escalating tensions and recent explosions in Lebanon, the Iraqi Red Crescent Society announced on Saturday that it had dispatched a shipment of medical aid to help strained Lebanese hospitals.
In a swift response to escalating tensions and recent explosions in Lebanon, the Iraqi Red Crescent Society announced on Saturday that it had dispatched a shipment of medical aid to help strained Lebanese hospitals.
The aid, transported via an Iraqi Air Force plane, comes in the wake of widespread injuries following a reported Israeli cyberattack targeting pager devices used by Hezbollah members.
The Iraqi Ministry of Health confirmed that Iraqi medical teams and aid arrived at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport last Wednesday, bolstering Lebanon’s healthcare system as it grapples with the aftermath of the explosions. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani had earlier ordered immediate assistance for Lebanon, deploying medical teams to provide urgent care to injured civilians.
The explosions, which took place on Tuesday, reportedly injured around 3,000 Hezbollah members after their communication devices were detonated. According to American and other officials, Israel is accused of embedding explosive materials in Taiwan-made Gold Apollo pagers, which were imported into Lebanon and used by Hezbollah operatives. The New York Times reported that these explosives were concealed near the batteries and could be activated remotely, sparking widespread damage and Hezbollah’s vow to retaliate.
As tensions between Hezbollah and Israel continue to rise, Iraq’s rapid mobilization of aid underscores its solidarity with Lebanon in a volatile moment. The shipment of medical supplies, alongside Iraqi medical teams, aims to alleviate the pressure on hospitals in a country already dealing with the strain of conflict and instability.
